Bleed your radiators
Howdy y'all. You've come to clue up a lil' 'bout how we get the best outta a heat beast like lil' ol' Betsy here. Betsy's a hard workin' gal, but even a strong heat beast needs a bleedin' every once in a while. Ain't that right Betsy?
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Whoa there Betsy settle down!
You see radiators like Betsy try their best to keep you warm while using as little energy as they can. But, on occasion, Betsy ingests an air bubble or two, gumming up her works and preventing her from efficiently moving heat around your home.
But don't you fret, when Betsy gets gummed up, she just needs lil' bleedin'. It's easy and when you do it betsy'll save you money too.
How to check if your radiator needs bleeding
It's easy to see if your radiator needs a bleedin' Get on down near the radiator and gently touch the top and the bottom. If it's cold at the top and hot at the bottom, it's fine and dandy. If the radiator has a hot belly and cold top — it needs a bleedin'.
How to bleed a radiator
To bleed a radiator you'll need…
- A radiator key (or a flat head screw driver)
- A cloth
- A bleedin' stool (optional)
Here's how to do it:
- Turn off your heating and wait for your radiators to cool down.
- Locate the bleedin' valve on the top of one side of the radiator.
- While holding a cloth underneath the valve, use the radiator key to turn the valve counter clockwise.
- Once water starts coming out of the valve turn the valve clockwise to close it.
If your heat beast gets raucous say a soothin' "thar thar".